Elizabeth Ewen ist Professorin für Amerikanistik an der SUNY in Old Westbury. Ihr Gatte Stuart Ewen ist als Professor für Geschichte, Medien- und Filmwissenschaften am Hunter College und am CUNY Graduate Center tätig. Unter dem Pseudonym Archie Bishop hat er sich auch künstlerisch und politisch betätigt. Von denselben Autoren: „Channels of Desire: Mass Images and the Shaping of American Consciousness“ (1982).
A provocative, compelling, and entertaining look at how the power of images dominates every aspect of our lives.
Focusing on the evolution of public relations from World War I onwards, this book uncovers how major institutions like AT&T and Standard Oil have influenced American democracy and public perception. Drawing from previously unexplored sources, it examines the foundational ideas that shaped PR strategies over time, highlighting the art's role in shaping the "public mind." The narrative is complemented by 30 photographs that illustrate the historical context of this transformation.